Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 gagne (6,95 s vs 7,72 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A5 Avant | 320d G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 6,95 s+0,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,06 s+0,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 27,81 s+0,13 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+11 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,38 kg/hp | 8,11 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A5 Avant | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,53 s | 2,33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,76 s | 4,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,72 s | 6,95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,23 s | 9,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,35 s | 18,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,43 s | 34,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,71 s | 15,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,94 s | 27,81 stight gap |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 234 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 320d hits 100 km/h in 6.95 s versus 7.72 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Bmw 320d leads by 0.77 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320d is doing 119 km/h against 122 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 0.80 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320d crosses the line in 15.06 s versus 15.70 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw 320d maxes out at 234 km/h while the A5 Avant keeps accelerating towards 245 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.48 s from 0.64 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 320d finishes in 27.80 s versus 27.94 s, with just 0.14 s to spare. The A5 Avant fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the A5 Avant is capped at 245 km/h, the Bmw 320d at 235 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.38 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.72 seconds. The 0.77 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 gagne (6,95 s vs 7,72 s).
A5 Avant passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,72 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A5 Avant : 204 hp, ratio 8,38 kg/hp. 320d G20 : 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
A5 Avant : 245 km/h. 320d G20 : 234 km/h.